Liberty Landing Apartments Residential Paint

The University of Texas at Tyler issued Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFP 750-25-26-007) on March 13, 2026, seeking a general contractor to perform interior painting, associated repairs, and move-in-ready cleaning services within residential student housing units at Liberty Landing Apartments. The scope of work includes comprehensive painting and drywall patching and finishing throughout the facility, with a required contingency allowance of $25,000.00. The University will award the contract as a lump-sum agreement based on best value, with approximately 30% of the evaluation weighted toward pricing and delivery proposals and the remaining 70% based on contractor qualifications. Respondents must attend the pre-submittal conference and site tour scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Herrington Patriot Center, Room 2255, which is identified as the sole opportunity to view the project site prior to proposal submission. The deadline for submitting clarifications and interpretations is March 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with a final addendum to be issued by March 24, 2026, if necessary. Competitive sealed proposals are due April 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time through the BonfireHub website, with contract execution anticipated for April 16, 2026, and notice to proceed expected May 5, 2026. The contractor must achieve substantial completion by July 17, 2026, and final completion by July 27, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $150.00 per calendar day for failure to meet the substantial completion deadline.

Respondents must comply with prevailing wage rate requirements under Texas law and submit a Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) Subcontracting Plan, as the University has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable for drywall patching and finishing, painting, sealants, trim carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning services. The contract requires performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price, and respondents must provide a surety letter of intent confirming bonding capacity for the full project cost. Additionally, all contractors and subcontractors are bound to participate in the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) and Owner-provided Builder's Risk Insurance program. Respondents must acknowledge receipt of all RFP addenda and technical document addenda as part of their proposal submission. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, though the estimated project scope and required bonding suggest a substantial contract value. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the available documentation.